Jesus A. Gonzalez
Rio Rico,AZ
Summary
Bilingual General Manager with broad background of accomplishment in produce distribution. Extensive product knowledge from Mexican and California growing districts. Proficient in both Spanish and English. Demonstrated ability to develop excellent grower relations. Self-motivated team player with high energy and proven ability to develop sales potential in new market areas. Possess strong analytical and planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals. PC proficient.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Crown Jewels Produce
Nogales, AZ
08.2013 - 07.2024
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Traveled extensively throughout United States and Mexico to visit customers an growers in Mexico.
- Negotiated contract pricing with customers and growers.
- Managed staff of 14 employees in Nogales, Arizona and Mexico.
Manager/Sales
Robinson Fresh
Nogales, AZ
08.2009 - 07.2013
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Started Mexican grower program traveling to Mexico to meet potential growers
Sales
Crown Jewels Marketing
Nogales, Arizona
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Handle sales for incoming grower product from Mexico with specific customer base and take care of Accounts receivables on a daily basis
- Coordinate incoming shipping manifest with our office in Fresno, California
General Manager
BSCC/SYSCO
Nogales, Arizona
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Supervised a staff of 8 that included identifying, negotiating and procuring of product for distribution
- Prepared and reviewed business and project plans as required
- Conducted personnel and salary reviews as required
- Hired and trained staff on company computer system and to develop relationships with customers and supplier base
- Developed and communicated to customer’s new programs and products
- Implemented new start up office for SYSCO Corp
- And built up to 9 employees that included office and field staff
- Developed and implemented a SYSCO brand program to better serve our SYSCO customers
- Negotiated winter vegetable contracts with a 20% increase per year
Sales Manager
CARLSBAD PRODUCE
Nogales, Arizona
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Supervised office of 6 employees to meet company goals
- Negotiated pricing to meet customers needs
- Created quality report to help sales to determine where product buys should be
- Reviewed office financials to ensure customers were paying on time and accounts receivable where up to date per terms
- Successfully exceeds sales goals in dollars and cases yearly
- Trained new sales trainees on sales ability, PACA guidelines the importance of collecting money on a weekly basis to keep accounts current
- Travel to Carlsbad, California during summer months to care of customer’s year round needs
Sales Manager/Grower Relations
MANDEL AMERIFRESH
Nogales, Arizona
01.1985 - 01.1993
- Supervised office of 10 employees that included sales and accounting personnel
- Instrumental in negotiating growing deals with Mexican growers all over Mexico
- Traveled extensively to look at packing sheds and grower infrastructures to advise company directors on potential investment opportunities
- Translated all meetings with Mexican growers and company directors as the single English/Spanish speaking employee in sales office
- Instrumental in implementation of a Hot Water Mango packing facility in the State of Narayit for exporting Mangoes into the Untied States
Education
General Studies -
University of Arizona
Tucson, ArizonaGraduate -
Nogales High School
Nogales, ArizonaTimeline
General Manager
Crown Jewels Produce
08.2013 - 07.2024
Manager/Sales
Robinson Fresh
08.2009 - 07.2013
Sales
Crown Jewels Marketing
01.2007 - 01.2009
General Manager
BSCC/SYSCO
01.2000 - 01.2007
Sales Manager
CARLSBAD PRODUCE
01.1993 - 01.2000
Sales Manager/Grower Relations
MANDEL AMERIFRESH
01.1985 - 01.1993
General Studies -
University of Arizona
Graduate -
Nogales High School